This recipe for cheesy Cheddar and Ham Au Gratin Potatoes makes a mouthwatering one dish meal. It’s filled with cheesy tender potatoes blended with the smoky undertones of cubed ham. Make it in advance, then sprinkle with the crumb topping just before baking and you’ll have dinner ready and waiting for you when you’re ready to eat.

Easy Cheddar and Ham Au Gratin Potatoes Recipe

We all lead such hectic lives that utilizing time saving techniques like make ahead meals can really lower your stress level. My life is no different from yours. Dishes that can be assembled in advance not only seem to have a deeper flavor palate, but knowing they’re ready to go will make it less likely you’ll be tempted to hit the drive through for dinner. Serve this cheesy casserole as a main dish or a side dish, and the classic combination of ham, cheese and cubed potatoes is sure to satisfy.

Cheddar And Ham Au Gratin Potatoes ingredients

How to Make the Best Cheddar and Ham Au Gratin Potatoes Recipe

While some people may think shredded cheese has no place in au gratin potatoes, it is certainly make an appearance in my recipe. This casserole is a delicious way to use leftover holiday ham and transform it into another meal.

Ingredients you’ll need to make cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes: Frozen hash brown potatoes, 1 pound cubed ham, cheese whiz or Velveeta, packet Knorr garlic herb sauce, milk, cheddar cheese soup, sour cream, Dijon mustard, butter, black pepper and crushed croutons or crackers tossed with melted butter for the topping.
The hash brown potatoes should be thawed prior to adding to the remaining ingredients.
Au gratin dishes are usually baked in a shallow dish topped with breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese. You can substitute breadcrumbs either fresh or dried breadcrumbs for the topping.
This cheddar ham au gratin potato casserole can be fully assembled in a 13 x 9 inch baking dish up to one day in advance. Cover and chill it in the refrigerator until baking. When making it ahead of time, allow it 15-20 minutes of stand time on the counter to warm to room temperature.
You can use an alternate flavor of cheese in these au gratin potatoes. Gruyere, Swiss, Mozzarella, Monterey Jack or even Pepper Jack Cheese for a little kick.
Reheat leftover cheddar au gratin potatoes in single portions in the microwave on 50% power. You can also reheat in a 350°F oven for 15 minutes or so just until heated through. Lay a piece of aluminum foil on top to prevent overbrowning.

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Other Southern Potato Recipes to Add to the Menu

Potatoes are readily available and can be made into a myriad of different side dishes and main dish meals. More easy potato recipes you may like to make:

Gooey Green Chile Queso Potatoes are so easy to make.
Loaded Scalloped Potatoes features lots of bacon and cheese.
Twice Baked Smashed Potatoes can be assembled ahead of time and baked when you’re ready to eat.
Au Gratin Ranch Potatoes feature a surprise ingredient for the crunchy topping.
Cheesy Broccoli Twice Baked Potatoes from Life in the Lofthouse

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